Electric Vehicle Range and Winter

You won't get that range you were promised, not in cold weather. EV drivers warned to be aware of one issue when travelling in autumn and winter

EV (electric vehicle) drivers have been warned of one major issue they need to be aware of when travelling in the colder months of autumn and winter.

Colder temperatures can cause a reduction in an EV's range, meaning some could be caught out if not aware.

They go on at length about you shouldn't make your car into a sauna, or something, and you should heat up the car while you're at home, connected to the power grid.

That has 2 problems. People in apartments and condos often are not "connected to the power grid," even at home, and you can't be sure there will be an available charger when you need one, in the morning before or during rush hour. And you probably can't do that at the end of your work day when you finally get out of work.

"By taking these steps, EV owners can enjoy the efficiency of electric motoring even on the coldest winter days.”

I think not. By the way he spells "tire," I can tell that the author is from Britain, which means he hasn't seen the coldest days of winter. It is not uncommon for the temperature to fall to -20 degrees Fahrenheit or -29 Celsius in Chicago. Minnesota is colder, as are the Dakotas, and central Canada.

Heated seats and steering wheels won't keep the windshield from fogging up on a day like that. But then people who beilieve EVs are the answer to everything don't want facts that contradict their stance. They want you to love EVs as much as they do. (Hat tip to MGUY Australia)